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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.03, 1,177.48 and 237.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.03, 1,177.48 and 237.21 is: 355.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.03 : 1,177.48 = 237.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.03/1,177.48 = 237.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.03x = 1,177.48 × 237.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.03x = 279,309.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,309.44/785.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.80

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